Press Releases

• Student Art Exhibit Paints the TownJanuary 26, 2010
  LANSING ----- The third annual Student Art Exhibition paints the town — and MSU Federal Credit Union's headquarters — with the artistic visions of high school artists with 115 of their best creations. "It is more important now than ever before to lend support to foster a love for the arts in our youth," said April Clobes, MSUFCU vice president of marketing and e-commerce. "Students who have art programs available to them have an important advantage later in life. We believe in Greater Lansing's students. That's why we're so proud to host their amazing creative works this month."
• M3 Receives 2009 Best of Business AwardDecember 30, 2009
  LANSING ----- The Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) announced that Motion Marketing & Media (M3) was selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the marketing consulting services category. The SBCA 2009 Award Program recognizes the top 5% of small businesses throughout the country. Using consumer feedback, the SBCA identifies companies they believe have demonstrated what makes small businesses a vital part of the American economy.
• 2009 Construction InitiativesNovember 17, 2009
  LANSING ----- Although outside, trees are losing their leaves, the end of the 2009 construction season has Lansing glowing green. The 2009 construction season has resulted in a cleaner, greener Lansing and 33.6 miles of improved roadways through the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Program and other construction initiatives. "It has been a record-setting year of important improvements to our roadways that will make for smoother drives and cleaner rivers for years to come," said Chad Gamble, P.E., the City's public service director.
• Agency creates award-winning design and copy through rebrandNovember 8, 2009
  LANSING ----- When Motion Marketing & Media (M3) launched its new brand on August 12, 2009, so launched its new Web site (www.m3group.biz). After extensive competitive analysis and market research, M3 built its new site from the ground up, incorporating personal touches, outlets for interaction and communication, and of course — conversation. M3 won two Platinum MarCom Awards for their Web site: one for Web site design, one for writing/Web copy on October 29, 2009.
• Special Needs Horses Hope for Homes at Sunday Open HouseNovember 2, 2009
  LANSING ----- Before the International League for the Protection of Horses Michigan (ILPH-MI) saved him, Comet was tragically neglected by his former owners. The beautiful Arab horse was abandoned on the enclosed property without any food or water. Unable to fend for himself or call for help, Comet's health quickly took a turn for the ultimate worst. He was starved to the bones and completely depleted of the nutrients he needed to survive when the ILPH-MI found him. Comet is one of eight special needs horses currently in the care of ILPH-MI who were nursed back to basic health by the nonprofit organization's dedicated volunteers. While a few suffer from lifelong ailments that require ongoing treatments, most simply need to find an owner willing to dedicate the time and love to train and nurture these horses back to full physical and mental health.
• Mid-Michigan hikes to Support Sparrow hospice ServicesOctober 2, 2009
  LANSING ----- What: Hike For Hospice, presented by Sparrow Foundation and Bud Kouts Chevrolet Who: Suzy Merchant and the MSU women's basketball team, the Mid-Michigan community (family activities, children are welcome)
• Local women take to the links for Lansing-area charitySeptember 30, 2009
  LANSING ----- What: Press conference and public proclamation of Capital Area Women LifeStyle Magazine's $3,000 donation raised from the 2009 CAWLM Lady Classic golf outing to benefit the City Rescue Mission of Lansing (LCRM) Family Center for women and children Who: Capital Area Women's LifeStyle Magazineand the LCRM Family Center for women and children
• Mid-Michigan Hike to Support Sparrow Hospice Services September 29, 2009
  LANSING ----- Suzy Merchant, Jason Colthorp and other Sparrow Hospice Services supporters are gathering to walk the path at Hawk Island Park for the 10th Annual Hike for Hospice on October 4 beginning at 11 a.m. Merchant, Michigan State University's women's basketball head coach, crossed the organization's path when a friend fell ill. Merchant became aware of the amazing care provided to those on life's final journey through Sparrow Hospice Services.